Famine in a Chaotic Age: As a Landlord, I Exploit the Poor
乱世荒年：身为地主为富不仁
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The male protagonist is a ruthless and greedy landlord. This is the first time I've seen this kind of story, and it's very well written. I personally dislike stories where the male protagonist is reborn, leads the entire village to wealth, is discovered by the royal family, receives massive upgrades in modern technology, and becomes a general, duke, or something similar.
I haven't felt compelled to follow an update in a long time; the writing is incredibly vivid and engaging. The subject matter is also novel—it's not the typical story of someone starting out as a poor, starving landlord. If you were to actually time-travel, who would know how to make liquor, soap, or steel? Who would have the ability to dominate the world? Frankly, having food and drink without having to work, with money and resources, is the true mindset of a working-class person.
Dear author, following this story for so long truly feels like discovering a gem. I especially love how you handle the "system"—you didn't turn it into a panacea, but rather, in that era of scarcity, you captured the real weight of survival. Every time I see the protagonist weighing the pros and cons and using the system cautiously, it feels incredibly believable.
I read over 500 chapters in one go, and overall it's pretty good. The highlight is that it doesn't follow the same old plot; there are many original elements. The protagonist's character design and overall setup are good, with a distinct personality and a compelling story! The plot is indeed stronger than many other works in the same genre. However, it also has many flaws.
It's well-written, and the "golden finger" (advantageous character/cheat code) has been going on for so many chapters now, but it's completely useless; it's just all about generating water (meaning excessive power/influence). It's a very simple and unpretentious novel, much faster-paced than those fast-paced, wish-fulfillment novels.
It's so good! The main character is a eunuch who enjoys helping his subordinates find wives.
Excellent, very well written. Ancient landlords were expected to maintain their status and hierarchy, employing a combination of kindness and strictness towards their servants and laborers, offering them small benefits to strengthen their relationships.
It's rare to find an author who restricts the "golden finger" (advantageous characters) from the very beginning while still creating an incredibly enjoyable plot. The more I watch, the more speechless I become. Anyone could give the protagonist a piece of their mind. The protagonist has absolutely no "circle of friends" and doesn't know how to make friends with locals.
So far, I've read a lot and it's quite good. It's enjoyable, and the protagonist is more ordinary compared to other time travelers. He doesn't seem to know all the technology he's got in ancient times. Overall, it's a very good read.
Come, author, repeat after me: I solemnly swear: From this day forward, I will never stop updating. I will not watch dramas, travel, or get sick. I will not play games or write filler articles. I will be strictly self-disciplined, cherish every moment, strive relentlessly, pursue excellence, forge brilliance, find joy in writing, be tempered by fire, and live up to my readers, my youth, and my…